Public Reports and Documents

Information that might be useful to you:

Service Requirements

• Utility Meter Accessibility Requirements
• Utilities At A Glance--general information about your Utilities

• Electrical safety tips
• Winter Storm Safety 
• Surge Suppressors Protect Valuable Electronics
• Planting the Right Tree Near Power Lines
• Power Content Label for all power and for PaloAltoGreen Energy

Energy Efficiency

• 10-year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan (2010). Palo Alto has a 10-year cumulative electric energy efficiency savings goal of 7.2% between 2011 and 2020.
• 10-year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan (2011). Palo Alto has a 10-year cumulative natural gas efficiency savings goal of 5.5% between 2011 and 2020.
• 10-Year Energy Efficiency Plan (2012).  Ten Year Plans approved by Council on December 17, 2012.
• Statewide Energy Efficiency Results Publicly owned utilities report on efficiency results
• Palo Alto Program Results Annual report on efficiency and Demand Side Management results in Palo Alto
• Evaluation, Measurement and Verification of Energy Efficiency’s Business Programs FY 2011 Independent review of efficiency results
• Evaluation, Measurement and Verification of Home Energy Reports for FY 2011 Independent review of efficiency results
• Evaluation, Measurement and Verification of Washing Machine Rebate Program for FY 2011
• Evaluation, Measurement and Verification of Commercial and Industrial Programs for FY 2012  Independent review of efficiency results
• Energy Efficiency Potential Study

GAS

• Gas Pipeline Safety
• Gas Crossbore Testing Program

Renewable Energy

• CLEAN
• PV Partners (Solar Electric Systems)  Report on solar electric installations.
• Statewide Solar Installations in 2011 (as of June 2012) Report on statewide solar electric installations.
• Solar Water Heating
• PaloAltoGreen

Supply and Acquisition

• Electric Long Term Acquisition Plan
• Gas Utility Long Term Plan

Wastewater (Sewer)

• Sewer System Management Plan
• Avoiding Sewer Problems
• Sewer vs. Storm Drain
• Sewer Backup Prevention

Water Planning

• 2010 Urban Water Management Plan. Twenty year plan for water supplies and conservation.
• 2011 Water Quality Report
• Green Roof, Rain Barrel and other Storm Water Rebates
• Recycled Water Ordinance

Other

• Quarterly Report
• Federal tax credits. The Federal government offer incentives for energy efficiency projects. These incentive programs may change over time.
• Strategic Plan

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